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Last day to comment on future of Americas Great Outdoors

Barack Obama body surfing in Hawaii

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Top five ideas for the future of America’s great outdoors

Ideas for American's Great Outdoors

The most popular ideas submitted by the public to the America’s Great Outdoors initiative Continue reading

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Video intro to America’s Great Outdoors intitative

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Obama initiative aims to rework conservation policy Continue reading

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US trail system gets 716 miles longer

National Trail System

Federal government adds 30 recreational trails to the National Trail System. Continue reading

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Surfrider Foundation calls for moritorium on offshore oil drilling

Offshore drilling moratorium

Surfrider joins 70 other environmental organizations in call for offshore oil drilling moratorium. Continue reading

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NPR features “quiet revolution” in biking transportation

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All Things Considered considers efforts to encourage cycling in transportation planning. Continue reading

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Video and commentary on Obama outdoors initiative

President Obama signs memorandum

Video of Obama signing of memorandum and commentary on the meaning of the initiative. Continue reading

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